Tihuri - Balipatna, Khordha

Tihuri is a village situated in the Balipatna tehsil of Khordha district, Odisha. It is located approximately 11 km from the tehsil headquarters in Balipatna and around 56 km from the district headquarters in Khordha . Amanakuda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Tihuri village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Tihuri is 407637. The village covers a total geographical area of 72 hectares and falls under the 752102 pincode. Bhubaneswar is the nearest town, located about 38 km away.

Tihuri village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Jayadev Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Bhubaneswar Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Tihuri

According to the 2011 Census, Tihuri village had a total population of 573 people, including 290 males and 283 females, living in 136 households. The sex ratio was 976 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.75%, with male literacy at 80.80% and female literacy at 64.66%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 322.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Tihuri

Tihuri is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Tihuri

Tihuri is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Gorakhnath, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 28.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhubaneswar to Tihuri is about 38 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Khordha to Tihuri is about 56 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Tihuri

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Tihuri village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Tihuri

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Tihuri village are given below:

FAQs about Tihuri